vietnam ramps up imports to diversify in energy security

Vietnam ramps up imports to diversify in energy security

Vietnam is pushing to import electricity from neighbouring countries due to worrying power shortage concerns for the near future.
jera inks deal with evn on decarbonisation

JERA inks deal with EVN on decarbonisation

JERA Co., Inc.(JERA) has signed an MoU with Vietnam Electricity (EVN) committing to establish a decarbonisation roadmap for EVN.
adjusting electricity tariff vital to the energy sector

Adjusting electricity tariff vital to the energy sector

Maintaining low electricity prices is the main reason behind the supply and demand pressure, which hinders investment in the energy sector and the shift to green economy.
evn balances social obligations with economic realities

EVN balances social obligations with economic realities

At a VIR seminar on September 26, held in partnership with the Commission for Management of State Capital at Enterprises, Nguyen Xuan Nam, deputy general director of Vietnam Electricity (EVN), discussed the group's various objectives in the face of continuing losses.
evn proposes accelerated electricity imports from laos

EVN proposes accelerated electricity imports from Laos

Amidst a looming power deficit, Vietnam Electricity (EVN) is fostering strategic partnerships with Laotian electricity suppliers to ensure the country's energy security. By leveraging competitive pricing structures, EVN proposes accelerating the imports from Laos.
vietnam electricity incurs further losses so far this year

Vietnam Electricity incurs further losses so far this year

Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has recorded losses of $1.21 billion in the first eight months of this year, adding to last year's woes.
electricity prices must reflect production costs for green transition

Electricity prices must reflect production costs for green transition

Nguyen Xuan Thanh, a lecturer at the Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management in Vietnam, has suggested that for a successful green transition, Vietnam must accurately adjust electricity prices to mirror the costs of renewable energy production.
eib and evn explore offshore wind energy collaboration

EIB and EVN explore offshore wind energy collaboration

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) are deepening ties, with advanced loan discussions centred on the Bac Ai hydropower project.
liquefied natural gas among strongest solutions in transitioning from coal

Liquefied natural gas among strongest solutions in transitioning from coal

With up to a 50 per cent lower carbon footprint than coal, liquefied natural gas (LNG) can be adjusted to increase greener electricity when available.
upgrade to smart lighting systems to support net zero goal

Upgrade to smart lighting systems to support net-zero goal

Businesses are being urged to convert from traditional to smart lighting systems to reduce electricity usage and support the nation’s net-zero goal.
fuel price climb projected to carry on into next year

Fuel price climb projected to carry on into next year

A continued surge in the fuel prices globally and a potential increase in electricity over the next few months will cause pressure on Vietnam’s efforts to rein in inflation this year.
poor progress made in vietnams power sector

Poor progress made in Vietnam's power sector

Vietnam's power landscape has seen a flurry of investment proposals, but on-the-ground progress hasn't met expectations. This underscores the crucial challenge of delivering consistent, reasonably priced electricity.
pm requests efforts to start the construction of new electricity line

PM requests efforts to start the construction of new electricity line

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested more efforts be made to begin the construction of the Quang Trach-Pho Noi 500kV line project of Circuit 3 in September.
laos stops power supply to cryptocurrency mining businesses

Laos stops power supply to cryptocurrency mining businesses

Electricite du Laos (EDL) has announced that it will no longer supply electricity to cryptocurrency mining operations in Laos, local media reported.
casper awards vnd500 million in prizes for electricity saving ideas

Casper awards VND500 million in prizes for electricity-saving ideas

Casper Vietnam has awarded prizes worth VND500 million ($21,000) for 35 power-saving ideas, supporting governmental and social efforts to protect the Earth.